v. in·cin·er·at·ed, in·cin·er·at·ing, in·cin·er·ates v.tr. To cause to burn to ashes. v.intr. To burn completely. [Medieval Latin incinerāre, incinerāt- : Latin in-, causative pref.; see IN-2 + Latin cinis, ciner-, ashes.] in·cin′er·ation n. |
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